If someone asked you about the most "chuunibyo" thing you've ever done in your life, what comes to mind?
Recently, a question on Japan's X (formerly Twitter) asked users to "Share the weirdest thing you did during your craziest phase" (人生で一番狂っていた時にやっていた奇行), and it sparked a flood of bizarre life stories. Among them, a 22-year-old wood sculptor and X user, Hama-ri, revealed his past: he once used a Kamen Rider mask instead of a red overlay sheet to memorize his study materials. This hilarious anecdote instantly went viral, with netizens roaring, "This is one of the most genius chuunibyo antics I've ever seen!"
You might be wondering why anyone would use a red overlay for studying. It's actually called the "Red Overlay Study Method" (赤シート勉強法). The technique involves highlighting the information you want to memorize in your textbook or notes with a green highlighter, then covering it with a red overlay sheet to hide it, forcing you to recall the information.
Many reference books and practice test books in Japan often come with these red overlay sheets, and the key points or answers in those books are designed to be covered by them. Simply put, the "Red Overlay Study Method" is a memory technique where you conceal the answers or important details, compelling yourself to remember them.
However, our X user, back in high school, didn't have a red overlay sheet. So, he ingeniously slapped on a Kamen Rider eye mask to cover the red text, effectively turning himself into a study-crazed Kamen Rider. This outrageous creativity had netizens in stitches.
After seeing the post, many netizens responded with comments like: "I never would've thought of that, that's wild!" and "This is a genius-level invention!" Others even referenced Kamen Rider No. 1, Hongo Takeshi, saying: "It's like Hongo Takeshi with his IQ of 600 possessed him for study mode, totally infused with Kamen Rider spirit lol."
Some also chimed in: "I studied like this too, highly recommend it! Your hands are free to turn pages," "Every high schooler needs one of these, it's a new kind of study gadget, haha," and "So this is how Kamen Rider masks are used... mind blown!"
The most epic quip came from one netizen: "Every time you check the answer, you have to 'reveal your true identity' by 'unmasking' – not just 'taking it off,' but 'unveiling the truth'! De-transformation study is just too chuunibyo!"
While the original poster himself laughed, "My grades didn't get any better, so I can't call myself a genius," his creative study method still earned widespread admiration. Some even declared, "Next time I study, I'm totally trying this!"
So, if you're feeling inspired, why not 'transform' a bit during your next study session? XD
via： togetter